Ticket & Explorer Pass Information

Balboa Park is a public park, and available for all to enjoy! Entrance to the Park and parking for Balboa Park as a whole, is free, with the exception of some special events. Playgrounds, dog parks, fountains, trails, gardens, architecture, history, statues and artwork are available to experience and enjoy, on a daily basis, free of charge.

Balboa Park is also home to dozens of museums, performance venues, special events, classes, tours, and more. Each institution is an independently run organization, and each have their own admission and ticketing stipulations and pricing.

For additional information about Museum hours and admission, as well as, performance venues throughout Balboa Park, please visit Explore the Park. For a calendar of daily events, with a link to buy tickets please use our Calendar.